Ireland Must Decouple Economic Growth from Fossil Fuel Use, SEAI Warns
Ireland has reduced its energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by 16% since 2018, yet remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels as the economy continues to expand, according to a ...
Construction Roles Dominate Ireland’s Most In-Demand Jobs for 2025
New figures from IrishJobs indicate that construction-related roles are leading Ireland’s employment demand as the labour market moves through 2025, with project managers emerging as the single most ...
UK Unemployment Climbs as Labour Market Shows Further Signs of Strain
New figures from the UK’s Office for National Statistics indicate a continued softening in the British labour market, with unemployment rising and wage growth easing again, particularly affecting ...
EU Signals Possible Shift on 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Amid Industry Pressure
The European Commission is expected to outline proposals that could significantly alter the EU’s plan to phase out new petrol and diesel car sales from 2035. The move ...
Christmas Dinner Costs Edge Higher as Shoppers Balance Value and Festive Treats
The cost of putting Christmas dinner on the table has risen slightly this year, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator. A traditional Christmas dinner for a ...
Electricity Bills to Rise as Ireland Commits to Major Power Grid Investment
Electricity users across Ireland are set to see higher bills from next year as funding is put in place for a large-scale overhaul of the national electricity grid. ...
Global Shifts Reshape Markets, Bringing Fresh Risks and Opportunities for Investors
Market volatility and uncertainty look set to remain a defining feature of the investment landscape into 2026, according to investment specialists, with geopolitical change reshaping both risks and ...
ECB Expected to Pause Again as Debate Intensifies Over What Comes Next
The European Central Bank is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its meeting this week, marking a fourth consecutive pause as inflation remains broadly under control. ...
EU Reconsiders 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Amid Industry Pressure
The European Commission is expected to signal a significant shift in its climate and transport policy, with plans to revise the EU’s effective ban on the sale of ...
Inflation Climbs to 21-Month High as Prices Continue to Rise
Ireland’s annual rate of consumer price inflation increased to 3.2% in November, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office. This marks an acceleration from the ...
UK Economy Records Unexpected Contraction Ahead of Key Rate Decision
The UK economy recorded an unexpected decline in the three months to October, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics. The data shows that gross ...
Irish Economy Faces Slower Growth Outlook Over the Coming Decade
Ireland’s domestic economy is expected to record modest but steady growth over the next ten years, according to a new projection from the Economic and Social Research Institute. ...
